You are about to suction a 10-year-old patient who has a 6-mm (internal diameter) endotracheal tube in place. What is the maximum size of catheter that you would use in this case?

a. 6 Fr
b. 8 Fr
c. 10 Fr
d. 14 Fr


ANS: C

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